Cultural Heritage
Properties

We assist our clients make informed decisions for the current and upcoming usage of their historically significant buildings and/or cultural heritage properties in compliance with Law 3028/2002.

Through dedicated research, innovative practices and know-how, we use state-of-the-art technology and design to integrate solutions that anticipate future changes while retaining cultural heritage integrity.

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Responsible Development

Law 3028/2002 provides for the protection of antiquities and cultural heritage assets in general. Protection is focused on the preservation of historical memory for the sake of current and future generations.

In such cases, numerous limitations regarding the alteration/modification of usage, reformation, upgrade and development of a building may be imposed. ARENCOS works to identify, protect, manage and future-proof heritage buildings in Crete, Greece.

On heritage building projects, we pursue innovative approaches and methods to make use of pioneering technology and engineering solutions without impacting the building’s unique characteristics.

We also look for new ways to sensitively integrate sustainable solutions, such as passive thermal design and rainwater harvesting.

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Heritage Services

ARENCOS has an in-house team of experts who can advise clients on compliance at all stages of an exceptional historical or legendary importance project. We liaise extensively with the public local Archaeological Council (AC), the Technical Chamber and other advisory committees, and other stakeholders.

We can help to identify and mitigate developmental impacts and preserve cultural heritage resources of buildings by providing solutions that respect the environmental, aesthetic, cultural, and historical values of a building.

Our Heritage services among others include:

  • Property and Built Heritage Assessment
  • Special Needs Access
  • Cultural Heritage Overview Assessments
  • Archaeological Inventory or Surveys
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Implementation of Damage Mitigation Strategies
Cultural Heritage Properties

Special Heritage Property Services

Restoring of cultural heritage properties can be more expensive than the original estimates of property owners. However, recent research shows that even the increased estimates in the process of work may be lower than new construction, which does not generate such a high economic value, as a historical building.

We offer specialist services, including:

  • Conservation Design and Engineering
  • Built Heritage Assessments
  • Cultural Heritage Analysis, Research, and Evaluation
  • Cultural Heritage Landscape Design and Restoration
  • 3D Modeling
  • Laser Scanning
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